Annoying Speech and the First Amendment

Our brief discussion of annoying speech as not protected by the first amendment brought to mind this article about an Arizona bishop who was convicted of disturbing the peace for having excessively noisy church bells.

Where does one draw the line between freedom of expression, freedom of religion, and your right to peace and quiet? Last week we talked about the increasing tendency of western governments to limit free speech. This article should serve as a good example of the limitations of free speech as understood in our constitution.

Church Sued for Noisy Bells